Swimming hole at Turner Falls closes following drownings

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DAVIS, Okla. – A popular park in Oklahoma has closed one of its swimming areas after two people drowned on Tuesday.

At around 9 a.m. on Tuesday, officials say two friends were swimming at Turner Falls when one of them went under the water. At that point, the friend tried to save the victim but did not resurface.

Authorities say both of the victims are Indian nationals and were students at the University of Texas- Arlington.

Investigators tell KXII that they don’t believe either of the students could swim very well, and neither was wearing a life jacket.